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Here's what to know about symptoms, how the bacteria spread, and why it's OK to drink the water in affected areas.
Algal blooms at beaches and a bad year for hand, foot, and mouth disease are also part of the latest public health news for New York.
While Legionella is common in the environment, most people exposed won’t get sick. But when conditions are right, and vulnerable groups live or work close to sources, exposure can lead to serious illness.
It’s been a tough week in New York City. Your Local Epidemiologist New York breaks down the latest on gun violence, Covid trends across the state, and a new cluster of Legionnaires’ disease.
New York state reports first West Nile virus cases of the season. In New York City, wastewater shows Covid is on the rise.
Recent rainfall has revealed New York City's vulnerability to flooding. New Jersey has reported a measles case. Tick bites remain high in the Northeast. And some mosquitoes in New York City have tested positive for West Nile virus. Here's how to protect yourself.
President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid and reshapes the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Your Local Epidemiologist NY shares the action you can still take.
Zohran Mamdani's health proposals, a win for Medicare recipients, and low Covid levels round out this week's dose of health news.
Next week, parts of New York could see high temps reach 100°F. Because our bodies gradually adapt to heat as the summer progresses, we’re especially vulnerable in June.
The mayor impacts health through policy, budgetary control, and agency oversight. The mayor appoints the health commissioner and sets priorities on issues like chronic disease, overdose prevention, mental health, vaccines, and emergency preparedness.
A new Covid variant has been detected in international travelers who arrived to New York City airports.
Here's the latest on New York public health from Your Local Epidemiologist New York.
Lead is a heavy metal that was widely used in paint, gasoline, plumbing, and construction until the 1970s. While we’ve stopped using lead in construction, much of it is still around.
A little awareness goes a long way in staying healthy while soaking up the warmer days ahead.
The cases are three unvaccinated kids under 5, according to the state and local health departments. All three cases were linked to international travel and were identified after returning home.
Partly due to climate change, the average allergy season has grown by over three weeks since 1970, with higher pollen counts exacerbating allergies and respiratory conditions.
Low-income kids, pregnant women, babies, adults with disabilities, and many seniors rely on the program.
Two New York City house cats died from bird flu after eating raw pet food, and researchers found the virus survives the aging process in raw milk cheese.
A 4-year-old child recently died from possibly ingesting fentanyl in a Brooklyn shelter.
Children and adults who live near high-traffic areas are disproportionately exposed to air pollution, putting them at greater risk for respiratory conditions.